Still on the fence.. prices have jumped about 3k from what my '13 was worth Snowchecked, so that puts a damper on it.
Headed to Cochrane on Friday to take a look at it on the showroom floor, you may hear from me still.
I can't comment on McBride, but for us Southern riders I rode Frisby on Saturday and Sunday.
Trail was decent, a little bit of water and road, but the actual hill was terrible. Rain turned into snow at 4200ft, so that was nice, but riding was boring to say the least. Not near enough snow
This is the first I've ever heard of. Ran one for 3 years without a burp. I'd go back to stock for a day to see if it isn't another problem like ****ty fuel
It's simple because the good news is never reported on sites. Typically people like to rant about their bad experiences only as it gives them relieve. Mine has close to 2000 miles now without a hiccup. Same quick drive belt, second clutch belt and stock sliders.
I'm sure the 174 is epic on those killer snow days, sadly this hasn't been a year to show it's strengths. In my case I wouldn't go bigger than a 163 3", there just aren't enough days that you will have a hard time venturing through the trees with a 163. No one likes easy, makes you a better rider
Looks like the quick belt drive is on the series 6 tracks (2.6") and they went back to the chain for the series (3"). I would expect they stuck with the same drive system
I don't see a need for disconnecting or reconnecting. To tell you the truth I disconnected it after 2 years of riding with it connected and don't see a difference. The only reason I never reconnected is because it takes 15 minutes I'd rather spend drinking a beer.
The Ski-doo guys I ride with...
Put the front as loose as possible. There is a point at which the spring becomes so loose that it becomes unseated on the shock when under no load. Get to this point and go a hair tighter so the spring stays in place.
As for the back, I'd go 3/4 loose. I believe the spring under no load would...